2016 Sojourn Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

14.6% alc., pH 3.60, TA 0.61, 1,350 cases, $69. This vineyard is located on Roberts Road just above the Sangiacomo Vineyard. Clones “828,” 115 and 667. 10% whole cluster. Open-top fermentation, native yeast, aged in French oak barrels, 50% new. Bottled unfixed and unfiltered. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry jam, briar and woodland spice. The biggest, baddest wine in the lineup, with a sappy core of well-ripened purple and black fruits that saturate the palate with goodness. Slightly fatiguing to drink, but a hedonist’s delight with well-matched tannins, integrated acidity, complimentary oak tones of toast and vanilla, and a long, meaty finish. Score: 93. Reviewed January 6, 2018

Winery: Sojourn Cellars
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